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Blue Jays apologize to Muslim community for Anthony Santander’s outburst — as he remains silent

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Ehalt, M. (2026, November 13). Blue Jays apologize to Muslim community for Anthony Santander’s outburst — as he remains silent. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/11/13/sports/blue-jays-apologize-to-muslim-community-for-anthony-santanders-outburst-while-he-remains-silent/

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New York Post · collected 2026-11-13 · by Matt Ehalt

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Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro apologized to the Muslim community on Thursday for Islamophobic comments made by outfielder Anthony Santander after the Michigan Senate race. Shapiro, who met with Muslim leaders in Toronto, condemned Santander’s social media posts and reiterated the team’s commitment to inclusivity. Despite pressure from the Blue Jays, Santander has yet to address his comments, which included references to Sharia law and the peaceful nature of Islam. The team’s stance raises questions about Santander’s future with the organization, given his recent performance and the five-year, $92.5 million contract he signed.
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Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander faced backlash in November 2026 after posting Islamophobic content on social media, including videos featuring a Christian preacher disparaging Muslims and suggesting Sharia law would be imposed on the U.S. after Abdul El-Sayed's election to the Senate in Michigan. Santander deleted the posts but not before the Toronto Blue Jays issued a statement condemning the content and apologizing for the posts, which they said did not represent the team's values. Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins and CEO Mark Shapiro also met with leaders from Toronto's Muslim community to address the harm caused by Santander's posts. Despite the team's efforts, Santander has not publicly distanced himself from the controversial content, leading to continued criticism.

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New York PostThis outlet13 Nov

Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro apologized to the Muslim community on Thursday for Islamophobic comments made by outfielder Anthony Santander after the Michigan Senate race. Shapiro, who met with Muslim leaders in Toronto, condemned Santander’s social media posts and reiterated the team’s commitment to inclusivity. Despite pressure from the Blue Jays, Santander has yet to address his comments, which included…

Blue Jays apologize to Muslim community for Anthony Santander’s outburst — as he remains silent (this article)2 articles from New York Post on this story
Toronto Star14 Nov

A spokesman for the National Council of Canadian Muslims expressed hope following a meeting with Toronto Blue Jays leadership regarding player Anthony Santander's deletion of anti-Muslim posts on November 4. The article reports that Santander, who signed a US$92.5-million contract in January 2025, issued an apology on Friday after the club's president and general manager also released statements condemning…

"A positive step" — National Council of Canadian Muslims hopeful after Jays meeting →4 articles from Toronto Star on this story
Toronto Sun13 Nov

Toronto Blue Jays President and CEO Mark Shapiro issued an apology on Friday, November 13, following Islamophobic posts shared by Anthony Santander on Instagram last week. This action follows a statement released by the team last Thursday and comments made by Ross Atkins during GM meetings. The report focuses on the organization's ongoing efforts to perform damage control regarding the player's social media activity.

News of the day: Mark Shapiro issues Blue Jays’ latest apology over Anthony Santander’s ‘Islamophobic’ posts →3 articles from Toronto Sun on this story
Fox News13 Nov

The Toronto Blue Jays issued a corporate apology on Thursday after meeting with local Muslim leaders following outcry over Islamophobic Instagram stories shared by outfielder Anthony Santander. The posts, which Santander deleted two days after sharing them, included graphics about Sharia law and the nature of Muslims, prompting advocacy groups to demand the franchise cancel the player. While the team committed to…

Toronto Blue Jays apologize after Muslim community outcry over Anthony Santander's Instagram posts →2 articles from Fox News on this story
CBC11 Nov

Toronto Blue Jays player Anthony Santander has not issued a public apology after sharing anti-Muslim social media posts following U.S. midterm elections. The team asked him to address the controversy, but he remains silent two weeks later. The franchise faces criticism for not taking stronger action against Santander's posts, which included videos suggesting there are no kind Muslims and predicting Sharia law in the…

Jays' Anthony Santander stays quiet after team asks him to publicly address anti-Muslim social media posts →2 articles from CBC on this story
The Independent6 Nov

The Toronto Blue Jays have released a statement addressing anti-Muslim videos posted by their right fielder Anthony Santander on social media following the U.S. midterm elections. The team clarified that these posts do not reflect their values and reiterated their commitment to inclusivity, stating that baseball is for everyone regardless of background or beliefs. Santander deleted the controversial content after…

Blue Jays say RF Anthony Santander's anti-Muslim posts do not represent the team's values →
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Daily Caller8 Nov

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander posted anti-Muslim content on social media following the 2026 midterm elections, which included videos criticizing Islam and a Democratic senator-elect, Abdul El-Sayed. The team responded with a statement emphasizing inclusivity and clarifying that individual player comments do not reflect the organization’s values. Social media users criticized Santander’s posts…

MLB Team Speaks Out After Player Posts Video Of Christian Preacher Trashing Islam →
Global News13 Nov

The Toronto Blue Jays issued a public apology on Thursday to the Muslim community and its fans following anti-Muslim social media posts made by outfielder Anthony Santander on November 4. Team president Mark Shapiro confirmed the organization met with community leaders to listen to concerns regarding the Islamophobic content, which included videos of a preacher and claims about Sharia law. While general manager Ross…

Blue Jays apologize to Muslim community and fans in wake of Santander’s posts →
The Blaze13 Nov

Toronto Blue Jays executives issued formal apologies and condemned "Islamophobic" social media posts made by Venezuelan outfielder Anthony Santander following the U.S. midterms. The organization met with local Muslim community leaders to discuss the harm caused by Santander's posts, which included a claim that "America voted for Sharia" and a statement that "Islam is not peaceful." While General Manager Ross Atkins…

Blue Jays CEO apologizes for player’s ‘Islamophobic’ posts — but the Christian athlete isn’t caving →

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We will work with leaders in Muslim communities to fight against all forms of hate.

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Blue Jays say RF Anthony Santander's anti-Muslim posts do not represent the team's values The Independent · attributed to a source

MLB outfielder Anthony Santander faces backlash over Abdul El-Sayed video, Blue Jays respond Fox News · stated as fact

Blue Jays player faces backlash after reposting Islamophobic content on social media following U.S. midterms CBC · stated as fact

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Blue Jays GM slams Anthony Santander for ‘extremely concerning’ Islamophobic Abdul El-Sayed posts New York Post

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We will work with leaders in Muslim communities to fight against all forms of hate.
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Blue Jays Muslim Santander The Blue Jays Toronto

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Muslim NORP · 6× Santander PERSON · 6× The Blue Jays ORG · 6× Toronto GPE · 4× El-Sayed PERSON · 2× Shapiro PERSON · 2× Abdul El-Sayed’s PERSON · 1× Anthony Santander PERSON · 1× Blue Jays ORG · 1× Mark Shapiro PERSON · 1×

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One of the clips shared by Santander said “America voted for Sharia Last Night” and another stated “Islam is not peaceful.” The Blue Jays immediately reacted, releasing a statement to The Athletic stating: “Baseball is for everyone and the Blue Jays have created an inclusive experience where all fans feel welcome at our ballpark.
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We will work with leaders in Muslim communities to fight against all forms of hate.

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Blue Jays president and CEO Mark Shapiro apologized Thursday to the Muslim community following Islamophobic comments made by outfielder Anthony Santander following Abdul El-Sayed’s win in the Michigan Senate race earlier this month. asserted
Shapiro → apologize → race
The franchise has asked Santander to address his remarks but he has not done so, per TSN. asserted
he → ask → TSN
“We met with leaders in Toronto’s Muslim communities today, who shared the harm caused by Anthony Santander’s Islamophobic social media posts,” Shapiro said in a statement posted to the team’s X account. asserted
Shapiro → meet → account
“The opportunity to listen and learn was important and reaffirms our beliefs and values as an organization. asserted
opportunity → listen → organization
We condemn Islamophobia and all forms of hate. asserted
We → condemn → hate
“The Blue Jays are deeply sorry to the Muslim community and our fans for the pain and harm these Islamophobic posts have caused. asserted
posts → cause → pain
We will work with leaders in Muslim communities to fight against all forms of hate. asserted
We → work → hate
The Blue Jays will continue to ensure our organization reflects the inclusive community we are proud to call home.” asserted
we → continue → community
Shapiro’s statement marks the third time the Blue Jays or someone affiliated with the organization have publicly rebuked Santander’s comments. asserted
Jays → mark → comments
Santander, 32, posted a pair of videos to his Instagram Story with anti-Muslim rhetoric after Muslim candidate El-Sayed defeated Republican nominee Mike Rogers on Nov. 4. asserted
Sayed → post → Nov.
El-Sayed is the first Muslim candidate to be elected to the United States Senate. asserted
Sayed → elect → Senate
One of the clips shared by Santander said “America voted for Sharia Last Night” and another stated “Islam is not peaceful.” The Blue Jays immediately reacted, releasing a statement to The Athletic stating: “Baseball is for everyone and the Blue Jays have created an inclusive experience where all fans feel welcome at our ballpark. asserted
fans → share → ballpark
Individual comments do not represent our organization’s values and beliefs.” asserted
comments → represent → values
Toronto general manager Ross Atkins then scolded Santander on Tuesday at the GM meetings. asserted
Atkins → scold → meetings
“There really aren’t words to express my level of disappointment with him making those comments. asserted
him → express → comments
I’ve expressed that to him,” said Atkins, per Sportsnet. asserted
Atkins → express → Sportsnet
The organizational responses raise questions about Santander’s future with the organization after signing a five-year, $92.5 million contract ahead of the 2025 season. asserted
responses → raise → season
He has appeared in just 54 games with the team and did not play last season due to injury, and slashed just .175/.271/.294 with six homers and 18 RBIs in 2025. asserted
He → appear → 2025
The Blue Jays still owe him $57.1 million when including a $5 million buyout for the 2030 season, and Toronto has shown it will move on from players who make phobic comments. asserted
who → owe → comments
Toronto cut struggling reliever Anthony Bass in 2023 after making anti-LGBTQ+ comments, calling it a “baseball decision” while citing the remarks as a small factor. asserted
Toronto → cut → factor
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